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Description: Step into a world of luxurious decor, gourmet cuisine, and welcoming service at Portico -- a tantalizing downtown Toronto restaurant. Lose yourself in a brilliant atmosphere of wood finishings, bronze mirrors, and plush furniture. Join us on a global culinary journey -- an enticing and intriguing fusion menu showcasing elements of Italian fare. All our offerings are freshly prepared daily, reflecting the season"s bounty. Whether you seek a power lunch, or a superb dining experience, this great downtown Toronto restaurant will delight and inspire you.

We hadn't known what to expect for a hotel restaurant; we were pleasantly surprised. Service was great, it wasn't busy (so we weren't rushed), convenient location, and the food was delicious! My entree came from the daily specials and was the favorite of the table, braised short ribs. But afte trying all the meals, I would have been happy eating any of them. However, the desserts were a disappointment - I would suggest going elsewhere. On the upside they had fresh brewed decaf ready, a treat considering we're used to have to waiting for decaf.

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PORTICOmngr, Manager at Portico Restaurant and Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 March 2012

Dear thefranki,Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. Our culinary team is very happy to hear that we impressed you with our entrees and we’re also very pleased that our coffee service exceeded your expectations! As for our desserts, I am very sorry that we disappointed you and we hope to have another opportunity to show you how our Chef & his culinary team are always trying to move forward with new & better recipes! If I can ever be of service to you, please do not hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Katerina Lagoudakis – Food and Beverage Manager at Cambridge Suites Hotel Toronto.

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This restaurant is top rate and the quality of the service is fit for royalty. The food is amazing and the restaurant is very lovely but the service was above and beyond.

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PORTICOmngr, Manager at Portico Restaurant and Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 March 2012

Dear Lillian 70,Thank you for your thoughtful comments and review. My team and I were thrilled to read that you enjoyed your experience and we can’t wait for the next opportunity to serve you again. If I can ever be of service to you, please do not hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Katerina Lagoudakis – Food and Beverage Manager at Cambridge Suites Hotel Toronto.

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The food was fantastic and the attention given to our special occasion was lovely.

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PORTICOmngr, Manager at Portico Restaurant and Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 March 2012

Dear Tramath,Thank you for your wonderful review. I am very happy to see our service & culinary team went the extra mile for you –especially when there’s a special occasion! We look forward to having you dine with us again and hopefully create more wonderful experiences. If I can ever be of service to you, please do not hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Katerina Lagoudakis – Food and Beverage Manager at Cambridge Suites Hotel Toronto

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I admit that it isn't unusual to find myself wandering into Portico to meet my love for a late afternoon glass of wine and if we haven't crammed lunch into our day beforehand, sit and enjoy something off the menu. To our surprise last week we had the pleasure of trying out the Winterlicious menu. As the restaurant was packed to the brim with excited clientele enjoying the week long specials, we tolerated that our favorite seats were taken and joined some other regulars at the bar. The bar seating ended up being a fantastic choice as I leaned over and perused the trio next to us who had each ordered a different item off the Winterlicious menu. Our wonderful bar tender Mary joined in with our obvious intake of the smells coming from next to us and shared the details of the exciting new menu with us. Thanks Mary! Even though we were out of place we had an excellent Winterlicious lunch with the usual superior service!!

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PORTICOmngr, Manager at Portico Restaurant and Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 21 February 2012

Dear cj8130,

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. I am so happy to hear about your wonderful winterlicious experience with us - I know Mary and our team will be excited to hear your great feedback! We are looking forward to serving you again in the near future. If I can ever be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Katerina Lagoudakis – Food and Beverage Manager at Cambridge Suites Hotel Toronto. You can also follow us on twitter @PorticoTO

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PORTICOmngr, Manager at Portico Restaurant and Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 21 February 2012

Dear Doug B,Thank you for your feedback, I am glad to see you were happy with our breakfast choices; in the next few weeks we are looking at enhancing our breakfast buffet with more items and hope to exceed everyone’s expectations!! We look forward to seeing you in the near future. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything. Sincerely, Katerina Lagoudakis – Food and Beverage Manager at Cambridge Suites Hotel Toronto. You can also follow us on twitter @PorticoTO

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